The Senior Coordinator of Swim Lessons provides daily direction and supervision for Swim Lesson staff including but not limited to Swim Instructors. The incumbent assists the Program Manager in meeting established participation and revenue goals. The incumbent hires, trains and supervises staff.
Areas of Responsibility:
This position reports to the Program Manager who reports to the Director of Healthy Living. The incumbent interacts with the Healthy Living product team and other branch and Association staff.
- Provides daily direction and supervision for Swim Lesson staff and other Aquatics as needed.
- Assists in the implementation of programs, assessment of staff technical abilities, evaluate program results, identify areas for improvement to achieve desired goals and objectives.
- Recruits, hires, on boards, trains and supervises staff.
- Ensures a high level of customer service, which enhances the member, program participant and guest experience and satisfaction.
- Participates in the budget process and manages day to day programing to ensure revenue, program goals, and expense targets are achieved.
- Assists in the process to ensure the quality, cleanliness and maintenance of and the Aquatics program areas.
- Delivers Aquatics programs directly to members and participants a portion of the time.
Educational Background:
Degree in Recreation, Management, physical education or related field
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in Aquatic programs
- Minimum of 6 months of supervisory experience
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Certifications required within 45 days of hire: BLS, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen Administration, YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor, nationally accredited lifeguard certification (may not teach/guard until certifications are complete)
- Complete Deck Manager training prior to working on deck
- Ability to manage and deliver programs to a diverse population
Preferred
- Current Instructor/Trainer Certification for designated program area
Work Conditions:
- Perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time in a warm pool environment.
- Ability to travel locally to visit branch sites, attend meetings and training.
- Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
- Must be able to remain alert with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 30 2019
Active Until:
Mar 2 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit